

Behind the product: NotebookLM | Raiza Martin (Senior Product Manager, AI @ Google Labs)
450 snips Oct 10, 2024
Raiza Martin, Senior Product Manager for AI at Google Labs, leads the innovative NotebookLM project. She dives into its origin as a 20% project and how it evolved into a popular tool with a vibrant community. Raiza discusses the unique dynamics of Google Labs, future enhancements for NotebookLM, and the engaging new feature, 'Audio Overviews.' The conversation also touches on navigating the ethical challenges of AI and the excitement of collaborating with author Steven Johnson, making for a compelling exploration of tech and creativity.
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AI-Generated Podcast Intro
- Ryza Martin's NotebookLM intro uses AI-generated audio.
- The hosts' awkward outro made Lenny Rachitsky relate.
NotebookLM's Humble Beginnings
- NotebookLM started as a 20% project with Raiza, an engineer, and Steven Johnson.
- Initially, only the engineer worked full-time.
Small Team, Big Impact
- One engineer built the initial NotebookLM product.
- The team has recently expanded due to product growth.